His lawyer Lee-Anne Robins-Hicks said the Clio was an old car that was not roadworthy and the victim hadn’t sought compensation.

She said Matykowski was drunk and “frustrated” at the time of the incidents, adding: “He says he gets angry when he drinks.”

Magistrates said they were “concerned” at Matykowski’s continued offending while on bail and post-sentence supervision, but “pleased” he was finally trying to get to grips with his alcohol dependency with the help of support agencies.

He was given a two-year community order with a six-month alcohol-treatment programme and 15-day rehabilitation course. He was also made to pay £170 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.

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